Category: LIFE

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Hello Loves! College is almost in session! There is just one month left of personal freedom before textbooks and exams fall from the sky. However, I am ready to start the academic year on the right foot this time with the help of Walmart.

I bought this little nugget a few days ago at one of my favorite retailer stores – Walmart and it has made getting up early in the morning a lot more fun and bearable! Can you tell that it was love at first sight? I also picked up a few other goodies to help ease my ‘Back to College’ Morning Routine, so keep on reading to see!

Walmart is my one stop shop for all my back to college needs from electronics (Google Home Mini) to food (RX Bars) to kitchen appliances (Keurig). Also, nothing beats Walmart’s Everyday Low Price, especially with a student’s budget. Walmart’s Back to College events are the perfect opportunity for students to purchase everything they need with a friendly price tag. It has everything you need to make going Back to College easier: low prices, great selection, and the convenience of online pickup. They will also be hosting Back To College Events across the US on the following dates: 8/17, 8/24, 8/31!

Wakey wakey! Who needs an alarm when the Google Home Mini can wake you up to your favorite song! I’m getting ready to check out Walmart’s Back to College in-store event, which makes back to college time easier for college students. I encourage you to attend the event (8/17, 8/24, 8/31) by checking Walmart.com for an event near you (or following the link in the image below). I can’t promise that you won’t buy everything at this event.

I can’t leave the house without my essentials and Google Home Mini helps me stay on track by reciting my To-Do List when I can’t seem to remember everything I need to accomplish that day. What are your must have school supplies?

Not only does Google Home Mini help organize my life, but it also helps entertain me as I pucker up to look somewhat decent for the Back to College Event! Getting ready for the day has never been so fun! Let’s say I got into the groove of what Google Home Mini put on so I couldn’t help, but sing my heart out while getting ready for the big event!

But first coffee, am I right?! This Keurig makes preparing coffee so much easier! I mean I can literally make 3-4 cups of coffee in under 15 minutes. The perfect ‘pick me upper’ to kick start my school day, especially when I’m running on 4 hours of sleep.

I will admit, I’m addicted to my Roku! So you bet I’m sneaking in a show or two while getting ready for college. Roku is the perfect product for students like me who love to binge watch shows all in one area. I love that Roku is the ultimate streaming player that stores all of my favorite movies and shows. This is a must have for students who want to bring a little bit of home into their busy college life.

You can’t forget the snacks! These RX Peanut Butter & Berries bars and Maple Almond Butter spread have been my go to snacks for protein on the go. As a student, I don’t have the luxury to have mini breaks in between, so these goodies help keep me energize throughout the day.

Lastly, finishing up some projects and answering work emails before I head out the door to Walmart’s Back to College Event. The event dates are 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 and you can find an event near you here.

Thank you so much for joining me as I get ready for Walmart’s Back to College Event!

2019 has been an extremely challenging year for my family and I. This year made me question who I am, what I want, where I want to go, and who I want in my life. With all these questions coming towards me all at once it made me mentally hit rock bottom. This past week, I took some time away from home to reset my mind, body, and soul. During my time away, I had the opportunity to reconnect with two girlfriends of mine, who I haven’t genuinely spoken to in 5 years. It’s crazy how time flies by and how much a person can grow in just a few years. When I met up with them, it was like I was only gone for a split second. We were still the same old silly college girls who loved to giggle about the most random things, but we were different in a good way. That is when I knew that they will be in my life for the long run.

Before I move along with why I think having a strong group of girlfriends is important, let me give you a little back story to my own personal experience with girlfriends before college. Growing up, I was surrounded by strong women, but it felt more like a competitive environment to see who would be the best at the end of the race. This is why I was always cautious around girls growing up until I went away for college. College was where I met the most loving, and supportive group of girls that made me feel worthy, and confident. I have never felt ‘friendship love’ where friends would do anything for each other even if not blood related or expecting anything in return. These girls did more for me than most of my family members would ever do, especially at a time of vulnerability. Even though I was finally given the opportunity to connect with these wonderful ladies on a deeper level, growing up with hurtful relationships caused bad memories to resurface where I pushed them away.

Fast track 5 years later, I continue to wonder why I was still unfulfilled after having a wonderful boyfriend, strong family, and good group of friends (mix of guys and girls). It wasn’t until a recent family situation hit that I realized I needed my girlfriends, whom I have always considered as my sisters. Let’s be honest, my boyfriend, family, and group of friends can only do and understand so much. When you are with your favorite girlfriends there is a spark that you can’t find anywhere else. You get one another without having to say or do too much.

So why is it important to have a strong group of girlfriends? They are your wolf pack until the very end. Through thick and thin they understand those indirect and direct cues that most boyfriends or husbands don’t get. I wouldn’t be half of who I am today if it wasn’t for my girlfriends. They continue to love me for me and cheer me on when I feel like I’m all alone. They provide me with a special kind of strength that other people in my life cannot give me. As someone who is the oldest child in my family, I have never experienced having an older sibling and these girls care for me like I am their little sister. They understand why I feel a certain way towards other people in my life and free me from past feelings that I can’t overcome on my own. Overall they are stronger and better versions of myself that I aspire to be one day.

These past few months have been extremely stressful! There are various ways I de-stress and I thought this would be the perfect time to share a fun fact about myself: I LOVE to play video games! As someone who is constantly working on projects, playing video games is a way for me to disconnect from reality. I am so excited to be partnering with InfluenceHer Collective and Xbox to share how I connect and de-stress during game night! Please note that Xbox sent me this console to check out and all opinions are my own. #AD

It probably came as a shocker that I am a gamer. It is something I do not share often. I love how a simple gaming console can bring the best life experiences whether that is by yourself or with friends and family. Right now, my favorite Xbox game to play is Minecraft. I love the ability to build whatever you want, wherever you want. In a way, I have the creative freedom to let my mind imagine.

The new Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is an all-digital console with no disc drive, available for only $249.99. Fun fact: the disc drive was removed so consumers can save $50 off the price. Pretty fabulous, right? Also, no one wants to hoard a pile of discs when everything can be stored online. The console is light weight and only requires two chords to connect. I love the simplicity of the overall setup and how it can be stored without any hassle.

If you want a fun way to de-stress, I highly recommend getting yourself the new Xbox One S All-Digital console or just start gaming overall. I feel that the gaming industry receives a bad reputation, such as, it is for people who are not cool or people who are too lazy to do anything with their lives. However, I believe the exact opposite. Gaming is the perfect way to find more about yourself while having fun. I challenge you to turn off reality for a few hours and allow yourself to free fall into a game.

Thank you so much for reading! I hope this helped inspire you to de-stress in a fun way. Have a wonderful day!

“This post is sponsored by Summer’s Eve®, but all opinions and/or content are my own.”

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Today’s post is all about pursuing my passions head on. I have never been afraid to make the first move, especially when it came to creating a path that I hope one day will lead to my ultimate career goal. My love for content creation started during my study abroad trip. After two years of trial and error, and working a job I had no passion for; I decided to take a leap of faith by quitting my 9-5 job.

My love for content creation continues to grow from the brainstorming process to capturing the perfect photo. I have found amazing success not only with the fun projects I had the privilege to be a part of, but also developing a sense of self-love and confidence I never knew I had for myself.

I felt the urge to take a risk towards a career I have always yearned for. At first I made sure it was a career I wanted, which is why I tested the waters for 2 years as a hobby on the side. When I started to receive offers for paid sponsorships and brand trips; I realized how content creation was more than just a pretty photo, but more about the story and conversation behind a photo.

Being honest with my parents was hard. I was afraid to start from scratch when my entire college years were prepare for the HR world. Even though I am a go-getter, I am still afraid of failure and the unknown. It wasn’t until I took a trip to New York for my 25th birthday that I realized how much I disliked my HR job. Don’t get me wrong, my team was amazing, and the work load was do-able. At the end of the day, I felt creatively limited.

My entire life, I prepared myself for a life that wasn’t my own. This lead to a mental breakdown. I have never felt such a sadness in what I was doing. I finally had the strength to open up to my mom, which was the best decision for my mental health. The honest conversation lead to a back-up plan and opening up to my dad. Through it all, my parents supported my decision to quit my job and pursue a digital and social media career.

Even though I’m financially unstable at the moment; I have this overwhelming good-feeling that something amazing will come out of it. The most important thing I learned from this experience is to always be honest with yourself and the people who love you most. If I was honest from the beginning, I really believe I would have not pursued a career I dreaded.